The Mangekyō Sharingan That Was Too Much to Bear

Thanks to his strong survival instincts, Uchiha Shunichi put on a convincing performance. The nurse had no idea that she was the very target of Uchiha Shunichi's resentment.

However, she did not tell Uchiha Shunichi any truth. After observing him for a while, she left.

Not long afterward, Sarutobi Hiruzen entered.

"I'm very sorry. I failed to protect the Uchiha Clan. Over a month ago, for reasons unknown, Uchiha Itachi slaughtered the entire clan before defecting!" Sarutobi Hiruzen took a hard drag from his pipe, his face full of grief and compassion.

Unfortunately, his performance was entirely wasted on a blind man. Uchiha Shunichi's eyes were tightly shut, making him no different from one.

"The great Hokage is such useless trash. You couldn't even protect a clan within your own village." Uchiha Shunichi was silent for a long while before speaking.

Suddenly, Uchiha Shunichi lunged forward and threw a punch at Sarutobi Hiruzen, like a child who had suffered endless grievances and was throwing a tantrum.

"Why didn't you find out?! Why?!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen stopped the Anbu at his side and allowed Uchiha Shunichi to tear his clothes to shreds. With Uchiha Shunichi's current weak body, even if Sarutobi Hiruzen let him kill him, he would not be able to do it.

After a while, Uchiha Shunichi calmed down.

"I'm sorry. This is all my fault!" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Uchiha Shunichi with deep remorse.

Uchiha Shunichi lay quietly in bed, turning his head away without a word. Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at him, sighed, and turned to leave.

In bed, Uchiha Shunichi felt quite uneasy. He did not know whether his performance had fooled Sarutobi Hiruzen, nor did he know what his future would hold.

Much later, the soft-spoken female nurse came over and asked, "Your body has suffered some damage. Can you open your eyes now?"

Uchiha Shunichi reluctantly opened his eyes, then quickly shut them again. "I can, but it hurts terribly when I do. I can't bear it."

The nurse hesitated for a moment before asking, "Do you... know about the Mangekyō Sharingan?"

After more than a week of treatment in the hospital, Uchiha Shunichi's body gradually returned to normal. However, during that week, the nutritional supplements he consumed every day had been astronomical in cost.

Even now, Uchiha Shunichi still needed to eat enormous amounts every day to maintain his health. As for his eyes... he still could not open them.

However, Uchiha Shunichi was certain of one thing: he had temporarily gained Sarutobi Hiruzen's trust.

"This is Sensory Ninjutsu. Your eyes cannot see for long periods at the moment, so you can only rely on Sensory Ninjutsu for your daily activities." Yakushi Nonō handed Uchiha Shunichi a scroll, then left directly.

After more than a week of contact, Uchiha Shunichi had learned the name of the soft-spoken female nurse. It was somewhat unexpected, yet also perfectly reasonable.

"Mm, I understand." Uchiha Shunichi nodded and put it away. He did not care at all whether he would be able to master it.

Leaning on a long staff, Uchiha Shunichi slowly made his way toward the Uchiha district. It was now desolate, yet one person still lived there—Uchiha Sasuke.

"I just heard about it. You're a survivor too! But how did you end up looking like such useless trash?"

Uchiha Sasuke stood at the entrance, watching Uchiha Shunichi move about like a blind man. A trace of guilt flashed through his eyes, but his words showed no mercy.

Uchiha Shunichi paused slightly at that. Then he said, "Don't worry about me holding a grudge against you. You're just that person's little brother. You don't matter."

After saying that, Uchiha Shunichi opened his eyes to look around, then continued forward.

A flicker of hatred rose in Uchiha Sasuke's heart when he heard those words. He had originally wanted to go over and help, but in the end, he turned around and returned to his room.

"Hiruzen, I hope you can hand that child over to me." Shimura Danzō emerged from the shadows and spoke slowly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen did not respond. Only after a long time did he say, "That child's body is far too weak. If you don't want to waste him for nothing, don't set your sights on him."

"I suggest destroying it! The power of the Mangekyō Sharingan is too dangerous. Even if he cannot control it now, it remains a hidden danger." At that moment, Shimura Danzō recalled what had happened when he transplanted those eyes.

He... had nearly died!

"The Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan can only be fully controlled by members of the Uchiha Clan. Do not entertain such fantasies. That child..." Sarutobi Hiruzen paused here, then continued, asking Shimura Danzō:

"You haven't done anything unnecessary this past month, have you?"

Shimura Danzō replied, "No!"

In truth, he had done far more than that. He had conducted a great deal of research.

If he had any other choice, Shimura Danzō would never have listened to Sarutobi Hiruzen and given up such precious materials that had fallen into his hands.

"I will raise him into an excellent inheritor of the Will of Fire. You need not keep your eyes on this matter." Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice brooked no argument.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was often tolerant of Shimura Danzō, but when it came to certain matters, once Sarutobi Hiruzen became serious, Shimura Danzō was no match for him at all.

Whether it was the position of Hokage, Yamato, or...

"That brat's heart is full of hatred. I'm worried..." Shimura Danzō did not want to give up. Root had lost a Mangekyō Sharingan expert, one he had personally killed, so he wanted to make up for it.

"Hatred is excellent nourishment. He will grow into the person we need. I am confident of that." Sarutobi Hiruzen stroked his clothes as he spoke slowly.

Seeing this, Shimura Danzō said nothing more.

With the Uchiha Clan wiped out, the two men who controlled Konoha's light and darkness were very busy...

"Due to some unforeseen circumstances, our class will have an additional student today. Please introduce yourself!" Umino Iruka led Uchiha Shunichi into the classroom and gave a brief introduction.

In truth, many members of Konoha's major clans did not attend the Ninja Academy. Only a few representative elite members joined.

After all, the secret techniques mastered by each clan could not be taught by the academy at all. And the things taught at the academy were basically of little use.

Thus, only geniuses raised as elites joined the Ninja Academy, having the time to deal with interpersonal relationships.

"My name is Uchiha Shunichi. I'm just a piece of useless trash. You don't need to pay attention to me, and I won't care that you exist."